http://www.ted.com Paul Moller talks about the future of personal air travel — the marriage of autos and flight that will give us true freedom to travel off-road. He shows two things he’s working on: the Moller Skycar (a jet + car) and a passenger-friendly hovering disc.
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BMW Design – 2009 BMW Z4 – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Detroit Editor Todd Lassa speaks with Juliane Blasi, the exterior designer of the 2009 BMW Z4, and Nadya Arnaout, the interior designer.
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http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/2009_bmw_z4.html
Preventing Virtual Blight
Originally delivered at the Web 2.0 Summit 2008 in San Francisco, Matt’s “Preventing Blight” presentation offers tips for preventing abuse of web services. Site owners can protect their services by thinking like a spammer, implementing hurdles for abusers, and utilizing the power of community.
Electrifying! – Chrysler 200C Concept – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Technical Director Frank Markus takes a look at Chrysler’s plug-in hybrid, the 200C concept.
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http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/chrysler_200c_ev.html
Ford’s Savior? – 2010 Ford Taurus – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Technical Director Frank Markus gives us the rundown on Ford’s all-new 2010 Taurus.
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http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/2010_ford_taurus.html
American Muscle – 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Technical Director Frank Markus takes a look at Ford’s top dog Mustang, the Shelby GT500.
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http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/2010_ford_shelby_gt500.html
Fuel-Efficient Fun – Volkswagen BlueSport Concept – 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Technical Director Frank Markus takes a look at Volkswagen’s mid-engined diesel roadster, the Bluesport Concept.
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http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/volkswagen_concept_bluesport.html
65+ MPG! – 2010 Honda Insight
Senior Editor Edward Loh finds out just how fuel-efficient and fun to drive Honda’s all-new 2010 Insight is.
Prius Killer? – 2010 Honda Insight
Senior Editor Edward Loh heads out to Arizona to take a first look at Honda’s all-new hybrid, the 2010 Insight.